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Regarding the Gun-Free School Zone Act, it is unlawful for a citizen to carry a loaded firearm within 1000 ft. of a public school except with two exceptions:

1. The individual lives within the 1000 ft. parameter.
2. The individual has a concealed carry permit issued by the state in which the school zone resides.

However, Texas law contradicts this via the MPA (Motorist Protection Act) where a CHL is not needed to carry a concealed weapon in a vehicle as long as you’re a law-abiding citizen. The Texas version of the Gun-Free School Zone law excludes public roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and walk-ways.

The only arrest cases I can find that the involve the GFSZA were all addons to criminal acts on school property.

In my truck on my hip would be concealed all it takes is an un-tuck.

[quote="Except within 1000 feet of a school. Federal law does not protect someone from prosecution for carrying in a gun free safe zone unless they are licensed by the state in which the infraction occurs.[/quote]

I don't walk around town, and the MPA should protect me on that matter in my truck.

WildBill wrote:

txfire06 wrote:Yes I received it earlier this month.

Since Texas has reciprocity with Arizona, as long as you obey the Texas LTC laws you should be fine. IANAL

How and if an LEO would react, I can't predict.

That's how I understood the reciprocity between Arizona, and Texas. I just wanted a second opinion on the subject.

Yes I received it earlier this month.

Hello everyone I sent off for my AZ CWP in January due to it being cheaper. I sent off my Texas LTC paperwork this month, will my AZ CWP allow me to open carry till I get my Texas LTC? Also I was wondering how LEOs act with an AZ CWP? Thank you in advance!